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Tyler Tessier's Ping Pong Catapult!

Problem Scenario

Broad Question

What type of rubber band makes a ping pong catapult shoot farther.

Specific Question

Does a thick rubber band shoot a ping pong catapult farther than a thin rubber band.

Hypothesis

It is hypothesized that the bigger the rubber band the farther it goes.

Graph of Hypothesis

Variables

Independent Variable:

Rubber bands

Dependent Variable:

Distance

Variables That Need To Be Controlled:

Catapult
Ping pong ball
Climate
Catapult angle

Vocabulary List That Needs Explanation

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General Plan

I plan to shoot _ ping pong balls from a miniature catapult made out of wood. Then I will measure how far each ping pong ball goes with each rubber band.

Potential Problems And Solutions

Problem: If the rubber band snaps. Solution: Don't put too much pressure on the rubber band.

Safety Or Environmental Concern

Safety concerns: If someone walks in the way then I shot the catapult then it might hit them.

Experimental Design

Number Of Trials: 6

Number Of Subjects In Each trial: 9

When data will be collected: After each shot

Number of Observations: 1 per each trial

Where will data be collected?: Google docs spread sheet

Resources and Budget Table

Data Table

Time Line

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Detailed Procedure

Diagram

Photo List

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Results

All Raw Data

Graphs

Photos

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Data Analysis

Conclusion

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Discussion

Benefit to Community and/or Science

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